Vic Government Launches Free Public EV Charging Hub

According Khabar Kkhodro , The Victorian Government has opened an electric vehicle charging hub in Melbourne's inner north, which will be free to use by electric vehicle owners for at least the next 12 months.

The charging hub is located in Coburg at the Moreland City Council office and features one fast-charger and two regular charging points.

The fast-charger is capable of restoring a battery from nearly zero capacity to over 80 percent capacity in around 30 minutes.

“The Coalition Government is proud to have funded the $38,000 fast-charger included in the hub, which allows an EV to be charged in around 30 minutes instead of overnight," said the Victorian Minister for Public Transport and Roads, Terry Mulder.

“This facility is another milestone in Victoria’s evolving EV charging network and an important step towards the State’s sustainable transport future,” Mr. Mulder said.

The creation of the charging hub has cost the government around $50,000.

There are currently 32 public charging points in Victoria